California Consumers: On Hold for New Telemarketing "Do Not Call" List

Few things annoy consumers more than intrusive telemarketing calls ­- which always come at the wrong time. Thanks to a new law, consumers can sign up to be on a statewide "do not call" list.

Many Californians have read about the new law and are anxious to be on the list. However, the sign-up does not start until January of 2003. Then, for just $1.00, consumers can be included on the list for three years.

To learn what you can do NOW to cut down on telemarketing calls, read our telemarketing guide, Fact Sheet Number 5, "Telemarketing: What Ever Happened to a Quiet Evening at Home?" on our website at http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs5-tmkt.htm[2].